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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A name consisting of two terms; a binomial name in zoölogy, as Homo sapiens.

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  • dyonym – a name containing two parts or terms

    July 19, 2008

  • Zeus' name. :-)

    (the genitive of Ζε�?ς is Διός)

    July 30, 2008